Dekalb Pike over Schuylkill Expressway
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · K of P 34B1/3366G7 · Structure no. 000000000027326
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 266 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,286
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dekalb Pike over Schuylkill Expressway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dekalb Pike over Schuylkill Expressway in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 75 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 31,286 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,869 by 2032. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dekalb Pike over Schuylkill Expressway built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Dekalb Pike over Schuylkill Expressway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Dekalb Pike over Schuylkill Expressway carry?
About 31,286 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Dekalb Pike over Schuylkill Expressway?
The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.
Who owns Dekalb Pike over Schuylkill Expressway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.